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Ask The Plastic Surgeons: Andrea Hass. M.D. & Brian Hass, M.D

Fairly often, patients will come into our office and ask, "Can you take a look at my face and tell me what you think I need?" Dr. Andrea Hass, ophthalmic plastic surgeon and I, who have shared our plastic surgery practice in Palm Beach Gardens for 23 years now, both laugh and cringe at that question. After all, NEED is relative and our opinions come second to the patient's. However, when...

While plastic procedures have gone mainstream, patients still struggle with certain barriers before making the commitment. Some of these can include: Affordability - Only you know what you can spend or finance. Patients often save for cosmetic surgery similar to how they might for luxury items or vacation. The desire to look and feel fabulous is a priority and one in which many value as important...

Q: My daughter just announced their engagement . How far in advance should I plan my cosmetic breast or body contouring surgeries to look my best for their wedding? A: Body contouring such as tummy tuck, liposuction, CoolSculpting® or cosmetic breast surgery (i.e. augmentation, breast lift or reduction), are best planned well in advance of a wedding date, whether you are a bride or the parent...

"I never thought I'd find myself in plastic surgeon's office." I hear this comment all the time. Our patients are vibrant, active, youthful. They find it deeply disturbing to look in the mirror and see an old reflection. Not so long ago in the Palm Beach Post's Accent section I read an article titled, "Is Your Age Your Superpower?" which discussed the lack of appropriate...

We are all pretty much aware that women do plastic surgery procedures, but just as many men are walking into our office. Although many have come with a spouse, just as many men come without the gentle push from a partner. Recently we are seeing more male patients for body contouring procedures with CoolSculpting® or even liposuction for their love-handles, muffin tops, male chest reduction and...

I have several clues for you: First, look at the staff in the office you’re are visiting. If everyone in the office looks over plumped or off balance, chances are you might end up looking that way as well. Second, start with a basic consult to explain your facial goals. An injector should be willing to spend time discussing treatment options, whether it's with injectables or surgery. Clearly...

Thermi™ is a system tightening tissues by using radiofrequency energy. In last week’s column, Dr. Michael Frederick discussed ThermiTight®, a minimally invasive procedure that tightens the jaw line, neck and other areas. ThermiSmooth® and ThermiVa® are two other exciting aspect of this system. ThermiSmooth is an external treatment used to tighten thin papery skin near...

This is probably the most common question I get asked during a consultation because no one likes loose skin, but some people want to avoid scars. Over the past several years multiple devices have been created to tighten skin without surgery and we think that ThermiTight® is the best one. ThermiTight® is a minimally invasive treatment that creates skin tightening over time. During the procedure...

Most liposuction techniques done today are very safe, but the most common problem after liposuction is contour irregularity. SAFE lipo is a new and different liposuction technique designed to minimize contour irregularities while getting out the most fat possible. SAFE lipo is an acronym that stands for Separation, Aspiration and Fat Equalization. In the first step the fat is separated...

CoolSculpting® is even more popular than ever as the technology has gone one step further with the introduction of 35 minute treatment times - without compromise to results! Since our FreezeMyFatFL center opened in 2013, our clinicians have had in-depth training, including CoolSculpting® University certification, to not only ensure your safety, but to allow them to give you the best overall...

Fall is here. Children are back in the swing of school, fall clothing and holiday reminders are in stores, and hopefully we’ve all recovered from the hurricane craziness. That being said, it’s all the more reason to give some thought to your own personal projects. I’m referring to beauty maintenance, beyond the new clothes! Here are a few things to consider as you plan ahead: BOTOX&reg...

While plastic procedures have gone mainstream, patients still struggle with certain barriers before making the commitment. Some of these can include: Affordability: Only you know what you can spend or finance. Patients often save for cosmetic surgery similar to how they might for luxury items or vacation. The desire to look and feel fabulous is a priority and one in which many value as important...